Horace Mann Laboratory vs Salem High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 165 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Laboratory
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students
Salem High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
952 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Laboratory Salem, Massachusetts | Salem High Salem, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #837 of 1,009 | #193 of 300 |
| National rank | #33588 of 50,301 | #5911 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 952 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 952 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 37.6).
- •Salem High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Salem High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Salem High does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.2).
- •Salem High is the larger school with 952 students compared with 293.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Horace Mann Laboratory better than Salem High?
On the Success Index (US), Salem High ranks higher (59.6 vs 37.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Horace Mann Laboratory and Salem High?
About 165 m in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Laboratory: 293. Salem High: 952. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Laboratory and Salem High rank in Massachusetts?
Horace Mann Laboratory is 837th of 1,009 and Salem High is 193rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).